Made for More with Amanda Kolbye

Life and business do not exist separate from one another - and as a result, our relationships are commonly impacted by our businesses as well. This week, I am joined by my friend and mentor Megan Yelaney, and her husband Mike Bayen, for a conversation on navigating challenges in partnership throughout the journey of entrepreneurship. This episodes provides a fully transparent look at their struggles and separation, and how they worked through their relationship with finances, work, and control to come together stronger than ever.   Megan Yelaney is a business mentor, podcaster, and speaker whose passion truly lies in helping online coaches build, brand, and market their online business by unearthing and monetizing what makes them most memorable, buyable, and obsessable. She has built three businesses in the last 11 years, the latest to over $3Million in revenue. Meg is also a wife, soon to be twin boy mom, fur mom to her mini goldendoodle Luna and romantic fantasy book addict. She truly hopes to help as many women as possible build wealth for themselves & their families in a way that lights them up every single day. Meg and her husband Mike recently started the Meg and Mike Do Marriage Podcast sharing their relationship experiences as entrepreneurs.     In this episode, we cover… Meg & Mike's full story - what led to their separation, and how they made changes to come back together Navigating finances in a marriage when business is involved The importance of work-life boundaries How marriage meetings can support effective communication What 50/50 can actually look like in a relationship The danger of getting all your satisfaction and fulfillment from you business   Quotes "My business - and how I operated it - really affected our marriage."   "My biggest satisfaction isn't from my business anymore. Which is so huge - that is a huge difference. Like, yes, it gives me so much joy and I feel so much fulfillment from it, but I just wanna be lazy with Mike and Luna and hang out and do nothing more than I wanna do any work."   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel   Other Links Mentioned: Meg's Instagam Meg's Website Meg & Mike's TikTok Meg's Podcast Meg & Mike's Podcast

In these "Mini Moments" we pull some of my favorite and most impactful mini lessons from past episodes of the Made for More Podcast to give you a quick digestible lesson in under 10 minutes.   If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-more-with-amanda-kolbye/id1529443551?i=1000505060082   Summary One of the biggest things I see that holds back entrepreneurs - especially those early in their business journey - is overthinking that leads to inaction. This typically occurs because they want complete clarity and certainty before making a decision - but the problem is that clarity can only come from taking action. While yes, researching, consulting, and thinking can provide guidance to an extent, often when we seek out more information it is for validation & confidence, not actual clarity. In this mini moment, I'm explaining the threshold of when thinking is helpful, and more often, when it holds you back from your dreams.   Our Favorite Quotes "When we don't take action, we cannot change our reality. We cannot build our business. We cannot buy the dream house. We cannot quit the 9-5. We cannot scale to 7 figures. You cannot achieve your dreams if you do not take action. And overthinking is the opposite of action."   Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, I would greatly appreciate you sharing this episode with your friends or on your Instagram stories (and tag @laptop.lifestyle.co)! There are so many amazing women who need to hear this message and who are working to build their dream lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

There are 3 distinct types of businesses - passion businesses, lifestyle businesses, and achievement businesses - each with a unique internal driving motivator behind the priorities and decisions. And after working with hundreds of entrepreneurs and seeing the way a lack of clarity in what type of business I myself had created impacted my own level of satisfaction, I've recently come to the realization that understanding your business type is crucial to you being content with your business goals and lifestyle. So in this episode, I'm uncovering the 3 business types for you and explaining the goals and conflicts surrounding each type so that you too can clarity in what kind of business you actually want to be running right now.     In this episode, we cover… The 3 different types of businesses: passion, lifestyle, and achievement The underlying goal and driving force of each business type The conflicts and frictions that often occur for each Why it's important to get clear on what you actually want right now How not realizing what kind of business I created and wanted impacted my own level of satisfaction   Quotes "You cannot have it all at once. I've never seen anyone be able to have it all at once because the goals and the ways of operating these businesses, like the driving forces, they are literally in direct conflict with each other."   "You're unhappy because you have conflicting desires, not because you're doing something wrong or because you haven't made X amount of money. You're not happy because you might be trying to build an empire and yet you don't actually want all the BS that comes with running a seven figure empire, right? You're not happy because you wanted a lifestyle and you got caught up in the achievement. You're not happy because you let others tell you life was about making money and that just because you can, you should, and that you feeling fulfilled doing your passion every day isn't enough, right?"   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel   Other Links Mentioned: 3 Business Types Instagram Post Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp Intentional Mastermind

In these "Mini Moments" we pull some of my favorite and most impactful mini lessons from past episodes of the Made for More Podcast to give you a quick digestible lesson in under 10 minutes.   If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-more-with-amanda-kolbye/id1529443551?i=1000517710237   Summary Bailey Petricelli is a past Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp student, and in this mini moment she is sharing her insights into the most important things newer entrepreneurs can do to ensure they are set up for success. From working on mindset, to providing the best possible client experience, Bailey shines a light on how she's found success as a business owner. Plus, she's gives her thoughts on the value of LLB - and encourages anyone who wants to uplevel their business to take the leap and "do it."   Our Favorite Quotes "I am a completely different person than before I started my business. I'm a more confident person in general and I love it!"   Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, I would greatly appreciate you shaing this episode with your friends or on your Instagram stories (and tag @laptop.lifestyle.co)! There are so many amazing women who need to hear this message and who are working to build their dream lifestyle, and I'd love ou to help me spread the word.    Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

Curious what kind of success students of Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp achieve after leaving the program? This week I am joined by LLB Alum (& my bestie) Jess Thompson to take a look at her business journey and the factors that have helped her grow from tech VA to the go-to Dubsado expert for high-level entrepreneurs. From getting started before she knew exactly what she wanted to do, to niching down and upleveling her skills to stand out - there is so much to learn about commitment and self-belief from Jess's story   Jessica Thompson is a full-time traveler, wine lover, and amateur photographer. She has a sociology and business degree, and before traveling the world, worked in a law firm with the aim to become a constitutional attorney. Once she and her partner left to travel, they never looked back. When she lost her teaching job 2 years into traveling (and during Covid), she started her biz with Amanda's help! Jess enrolled in LLB, and planned on only having this biz until she could find a new, stable job. Now 2 years later her business is thriving. Jess's favorite things to do are eat and drink with her love, explore new cities, go for runs and hiking trips.      In this episode, we cover… Why Jess started a business even though it wasn't her long-term goal How she figured out what she wanted to do The process and payoff of niching down over time Becoming damn good at what you do Allowing yourself to grow and shift as you go   Quotes "Evolving my process and constantly doing that for every single round of clients that I have has helped me develop the process that I have now. But it was literally just starting and getting the clients and figuring it out"   "Whenever you believe in what you do and you embody it, it makes the difference in the world."   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel   Other Links Mentioned: Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp Jess's Instagram Jess's Newsletter Jess's Investment Guide

Today’s episode of the Made For More Podcast is a portion of the audio replay from Day 3 of the “Go-To” Gal Challenge. We are getting into how to infuse your X Factor and Unique Positioning Angle into all that you do. To sign up for the challenge & catch the full replays of all 3 training sessions, sign up here!    In this episode, we cover… Why communicating your X Factor and UPA is key How you can use your UPA in your first impression content Examples of real UPAs infused in testimonials, PR, content, and more! Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel Other Links Mentioned: Uplevel Your Offers & Make $100k/year Masterclass Offer Oversight Quiz Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp

In these "Mini Moments" we pull some of my favorite and most impactful mini lessons from past episodes of the Made for More Podcast to give you a quick digestible lesson in under 10 minutes.   If you liked this mini moment, check out the rest of this full episode here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/made-for-more-with-amanda-kolbye/id1529443551?i=1000494692605   Summary Is your confidence and mindset holding you back from hitting consistent $5k months? There is so much power in acting like a 6-figure business owner - but so often we end up second guessing ourselves in the process instead. In this mini moment I share an exercise you can do today to start envisioning and embodying that 6-figure business owner, and tips on overcoming self-doubt when it arises and showing up consistently so that you can continue to act in alignment with the next level version of yourself.   Our Favorite Quotes "After you have the the foundations, scaling to $5k really summarizes to consitency, confidence, and a lot of trial and error."   Thanks for listening, and if you like what you've heard, I would greatly appreciate you shaing this episode with your friends or on your Instagram stories (and tag @laptop.lifestyle.co)! There are so many amazing women who need to hear this message and who are working to build their dream lifestyle, and I'd love you to help me spread the word.    Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel

Today’s episode of the Made For More Podcast is a portion of the audio replay from Day 2 of the “Go-To” Gal Challenge. I’m explaining what a Unique Positioning Angle is, and why you need to consider yours for business success. To sign up for the challenge & catch the replay of the entire Day 1 & Day 2 training, sign up here!    Make sure to join us live for  Day 3 on September 28, 2023 at 11am EST! In this episode, we cover… What a UPA (Unique Positioning Angle) is & how it relates to your X Factor How your UPA differs from your “I help” statement Why creating a UPA matters What makes an effective UPA A quick overview of the UPA formula What the differentiation step looks like (with client examples) Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel Other Links Mentioned: Uplevel Your Offers & Make $100k/year Masterclass Offer Oversight Quiz Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp

There's this narrative out there that to be seen as successful in the online entrepreneurial space, you have to be completely all in and totally financially reliant on your business. Actions like getting a part-time job, putting some expenses on a credit card, and lowering your cost of living are  perceived as failures (or at least we might think they are). In this episode, I'm cutting the BS. We're talking about why these and many other moves not only should not be so taboo, but also how they may actually be smart business decisions at any level of business. I'm sharing my own experiences, conversations happening behind-the-scenes with my peers & clients, and encouragement for you to make the decision that's best for you and your business without fear of judgment.   In this episode, we cover… Why getting a part-time job might actually be a power move How (strategically) putting expenses on a credit card or investing in your environment can help your business grow Taking shortcuts as a way to get where you want to go with less time and energy Why income dips and lowering your cost of living are nothing to be ashamed of The power of community to share about the hard parts of entrepreneurship The need for transparent conversations like this to be happening in our space   Quotes "The investments come first. The ROI literally almost never comes first. And the sooner that you can wrap your head around that, the faster that you'll be able to make smart investments."   "If you can get used to the end goal being somewhat of a question mark, and not have to need so much security of where you're going and exactly how it's going to look like - That's where the magic happens."   "However you pay your bills and make it work - good for f*cking you. Because a lot of people couldn't figure it out and do it."   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel   Other Links Mentioned Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp

Today’s episode of the Made For More Podcast is a portion of the audio replay from Day 1 of the “Go-To” Gal Challenge. We are talking all about what an X Factor is and why you need to determine an X Factor for your business. To sign up for the challenge & catch the replay of the entire Day 1 training and join the challenge, sign up here!    Make sure to join us live for Day 2 & Day 3 on September 26 & 28, 2023 at 11am EST! In this episode, we cover… What an X Factor actually is (and what it’s not) Examples of X Factors in our space Examples of X Factors in well-known big businesses Reasons why your business needs an intentionally crafted X Factor Why determining your X Factor is an exploratory process Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel Other Links Mentioned: Uplevel Your Offers & Make $100k/year Masterclass Offer Oversight Quiz Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp